SHABBAT LUNCHFRIDAYS AT THE OSHER MARIN JCC

12:00pm Community Shabbat • 12:15pm Lunch • 12:30pm Program

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2017

$8 members/$10 public for lunch and program, advanced registration ONLY • $4 program only Reserve lunch by Thursday at 10am at the front desk or call 415-444-8000

JEF LABES, SING-ALONG Join us for a sing-along with pianist Jef Labes who will be performing world music, and great songs of the American stage and screen, from Gershwin and Berlin to Arlen and Sondheim, as well as a few selections from the great era of Yiddish theater. Sing-along highly encouraged.

BRENDA SCHUMAN POST AND SUZANNE PRESENT: OBOE/PIANO“Summer Vacation.” A new program with music, describing places all over the world.

SEPT 8

DOUG ARRINGTON (VOCALIST) WITH JERRY MOORE (PIANIST) AND BLAKE RICHARDSON (BASSIST) Doug Arrington is a warm, intimate buoyant versatile and talented vocalist. His incredible voice and range and charismatic personality give him the power to control the mood of his audience. He has performed extensively in the Bay Area, where he resides. He also has toured the Far East and Australia. It will be a pleasurable experience for you to hear him.

JEFF WESSMAN: AROUND THE WORLD IN SONG Some folks don’t get around like they used to. So, I created this musical “stay-cation” to evoke the feeling of travel and adventure while sharing joyful and beautiful music together. For an hour we travel to exotic lands from Mexico, Brazil, England, France and Italy. Then, we make our way back home stopping in New York and heading south for some Jambalaya before catching the Route 66 to Vegas and then home.

SEPT 15

SEPT 29

COMPOSER, PIANIST AND SINGER: JASON MYERS Drawing from a wide repertoire of standards from the 1930’s and 1940’s, Jason has the ability of capturing the spirit of that time while adding his own distinct voice. Admired by Liza Minnelli as well as collaborating with Steve Allen, upon hearing pianist Jason Myers for the first time, it becomes obvious that he has a deep affinity and respect for the music he is playing.

OCT 13

JERRY FROHMADER PRESENTS: WOMEN IN MUSICMusician and educator, Jerry Frohmader will share recorded music and lively details of the work, lives and times of the greatest woman composers and artists of the golden age of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and beyond!

ALLEN KING (ISRAELI FOLK DANCE LEADER) PRESENTS THE MOVIE (DVD) “THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY”The Land of Milk and Honey is an inspiring documentary exploring the emergence of Israel’s folk songs and dance, primarily through the contributions of one man, Eliahu Gamliel. Having choreographed more than 100 dances that are still danced today, Mr. Gamliel’s biggest contribution to today’s traditions was a song, “Eretz Zavat Chalav u’Dvash.”

OCT 20

OCT 6SEPT 1

AUDREY MOIRA SHIMKAS (VOCALIST) WITH SAM CADY (PIANIST)Audrey is a stunning West Coast artist with an irrepressible sense of excitement and joy plus the versatility to charm you with Broadway tunes, Brazilian Bossa Nova Songs in Portuguese and jazzy arrangements of pop/rock/blues favorites. Accompanied by the talented and masterful Sam Cady on piano, Audrey is going to keep you entertained, excited and joyful.

OCT 27CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAHSEPT 22

Brunch and Ain’t Misbehavin’Sunday Oct 22th — 11:15am-6:30pm

SENIOR EXCURSIONSTO REGISTER CALL 415.444.8000 | Space is limited, call soon!

Fabulous Fall FiloliSunday September 17th — 9:45am-3:30pmJoin us on our coach to make the journey to lovely Woodside for a day at Filoli Estate and Gardens. Travel back in time to the early 20th century home designed and built by San Francisco architect Willis and owned successively by the Bourne’s and the Roth’s, both families attentive caretakers of this gorgeous monument, its gardens and surrounding environment. On a private docent tour, learn the history of the home, its art and furniture collection and the sprawling gardens. Enjoy lunch on your own in the Filoli visitor’s center café.

$45 Includes admission, docent tour, transportation and tolls.

Please note: Registrations are non-refundable and excursions do not leave from the Osher Marin JCCBus Departs: 9:45am from San Rafael, 10am from Greenbrae, 10:15am from Mill Valley Bus Returns: 3pm to Mill Valley, 3:15pm to Greenbrae, 3:30pm to San Rafael

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2017

Join us on our Excursion Coach for the trip to San Francisco and enjoy a luscious brunch at Il Fornaio before we head to the Eureka Theatre! The rollicking, joyous, and infectious music of Fats Waller will have you singing and dancing in the aisles during our season opener! Equal parts pianist, singer, songwriter and comedian, Fats Waller was one of the seminal figures of 20th century jazz and Tin Pan Alley, with such standards as “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now,” and “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling” to his name. Five top-notch performers will give you an evening of non-stop, high-energy singing and dancing while celebrating one of America’s greatest artists!

$75 Includes brunch, show ticket, transportation, parking, tolls, tax & gratuities.

Please note: Registrations are non-refundable and excursions do not leave from the Osher Marin JCC Bus Departs: 11:15am from San Rafael, 11:30am from Novato, 11:45am from Mill Valley Bus Returns: 6pm to Mill Valley, 6:15pm to Novato, 6:30pm to San Rafael

DONORS Senior Excursions are made possible, in part, by generous grants from The Namm Family, Michele Spitz / Woman of Her Word, The Senior Mobility Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund. Donors to the Osher Marin JCC’s Annual Fund in support of Adult & Senior Programs. To make a gift in support of our senior excursions, please contact us and designate your gift to “Older & Frail Adult Support”

Senior Excursions Details & Logistics Note: Excursions do not leave from the Osher Marin JCCBus Pick-Up/Drop-Off locations vary. We use the Park & Ride Lots below. Please see specific information for the excursion you register for on our website or ask when you call to register!

San Rafael: Park & Ride lot – Hwy 101 at Smith Ranch Road. Greenbrae: Park & Ride lot–Sir Francis Drake Blvd at Drakes Landing Office Park. Mill Valley: Park & Ride Manzanita lot – Hwy 101 at Shoreline Hwy 1. Novato: Rowland Blvd. Park & Ride – Hwy 101 and Rowland Blvd, South end of lot.

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